Tax bill debate shifts fate to house and senate
Austin February 4 The real struggle over the tax bill begins next week after the revenue and taxation committee returns it to the house without major changes. Members disagree on exact provisions for corporate taxation and expect the senate to shape final amendments. The piece notes political pressures and calls for Texas cities to support factory growth and real estate interests to back industrial expansion.
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Austin
Committee of Revenue and Taxation
Moe
Gnelly
House
Senate
Mpre House
Stirring Expressed Truths on Texas Cotton Mills and Wealth
President of the Texas Real Estate and Industrial Association argues cotton mills boost state prosperity. He compares South cotton crop value with Massachusetts manufacturing output, urging Texas to expand factories to stimulate wealth and employment. He cites 1898 1899 cotton prices and the vast profits flowing to manufacturers versus growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ateal Estate and Industrial Association
Waco
Texas
W. Riggins
The
Texas Real Estate and Industrial Feanciation
South
Massachusetts
Fort Worth
H. P. Attwater
San Antonio
Texan
Rio Grande
el Paso
Brownsville
Gulf
Muxico
Nommnero
Induriuis
Upper
Wemeite
Plaster of Paris
Manspolnin
Horad
Andoin
Rio Granda
Missouri
Joplin
United States
South Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
New York
Staten
Survivor of the Mexican War Writes to Comrade in Texas
A veteran from El Paso County addresses Captain Frank Araxcalo, recalling pivotal campaigns under General Scott, shared school years, family details, and wartime duties. He notes age ninety and asserts lifelong Democratic allegiance, hoping The Houston Post publishes his reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint
el Paso County
Texas
Frank Araxcalo
Jack Haye
Secord
United States
Dalipa
Sedui
Tequalupan
Padre Jaronta
Frank
Echool
Jota S
Rio Grande
Hester Ann McCoy
GonzAlen
Houston Poat
Democratic
Or State
Hryan
Lena Oas
Old Zee Taylor
Hur Hoya
Clark
Hong
Mark
Hogg
Deere Ao
Theater season opens with varied performances in Yoakum
Witcomning theatergoers can see The South Before the War on Feb 7 Other People's Money on Feb 8 Beach and Bowers Minstrels on Feb 9 at the opera house City officials from Washington decide the post office will remain at its current location Lavaca County ex county judge H Grown announces candidacy for Lavaca county attorney Mrs Greater of Brenham visits Yoakum for a week
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Yoakim
Texas
Angleton Court Notes Not Guilty for Sapp Cattle Theft
In Angleton Texas on February 4 a jury acquitted William Sapp in the cattle theft case. Sapp testified he bought cattle from an unknown Black man, drove to Houston and sold them. Defense by Brockman of Houston cited lack of sale documents and raised questions of ownership.
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Abe
Tax Commission
Aald
Sapp Ae
Angleton
Texas
Wiliam Sapp
Sapp
Houston
Harris County
Hoe
Brockman
Alex Corker
Yeaterday
Corker
Joe Wheeler
Comanche Matrict SOUFL Meets Next Monday
Comanche Texas February 4. A busy meeting of the Massey district farmers association is planned for Monday. Dan Pinkard of Brian and Pinkart, local gin operators, discusses business with partners as improvements and plowing advance amid cold weather. Wheat and oats show activity and cattle damage from frost is reported.
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Comanche
Texas
Dan’ Pinkird
Brian & Pinkart
Wold Hia Internat
Scott Beott
Eyaehr
Island City Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Session Opens
Galveston hosts the Independent Order of Odd Fellows grand lodge and encampment next week with a large state delegation. Officials report hotels crowded and two men arrested for recovering stolen hardware and dry goods from local merchants.
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Galveston
Texas
Independent
Order of Odd Fellowe
Grand Lodge
Nnn
Ament Yeaterday
Ware GC
Kahn
Milton Fahn
Tallna
J. J. Snelle
Dollies
Coli Elder
W.S. Smith
Grownville
Mrvan Hardiware Company
Blore
A. ‘Ainke
Amundsen
Serent Cullen
Local resident Edwin Carter dies in Galveston hospital
Edwin Carter, 59, of Brockanridge Colorado was visiting Galveston for health treatment when he died yesterday afternoon at St Maryn hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Broghanridge, Cel. residents planning interment. Houston visitors including A. T Longerman and wife, Frank Peatimont, Dorris, and others attend a meeting of the I O G B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Carter
Aled
A. T Longerman
Houston “Ite
Frank Peatimont
Fort Worth
Tremont
D. W. Dorris
Houston East and West Texas Railway
Houston
W. M. Blount
BR. Parker
Gebhardt
VV. Mooper
W. B. Dolaner
F. Underwood
Hillsboro
H. F. A. Morse
John F. Desay
New York
WH. Sbram
Oeburne
H.C. Duncan
Ouhorn
J. D. Harris
Goldthwaite
R. W. Moore
Galveston
M. Hall
Union City
Tenn
T. Munger
Dallas
B&b
Pulbury
Chicago
van Alstene
G. Snelle
Palas
A. Bennett
Seymour
W. M. Galager
Tahutquah
I. T
Peter
Dal Rio
W. Kelsey
Fort Davie
A. G. Prude
Fort Davin
W. L. Hanscom
Mra
N. Bo Dale
Duline
H. Fulton
Ladonia
Milas Bla Wise
Ladooia
J. A. Richamison
Will
C. Bancroft
W. T. Langue
Kort
Werth
J. K. Weer
Clarkeville
T. Weed
A. Warhather
New Orleama
A. Molinger
Diverse list of names and places from clipped notice
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and locations across states like Texas, New York, and Ohio. The dense string includes married names, city designations, and initials, seemingly a social or directory-like listing without a clear event. No single narrative or outcome is evident.
Local Names and Places Note A Port of Names
A fragmented list of individuals and places including Fort Worth Dr. J. W. Frost Searcy Alabama Perry Robertson Searcy Alabama D J Waimble Houston Frank Beaumont Fort Worth T D ern Houston W G Gammon Waxahachie with scattered town and state references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Fort Worth
J. W. Frost
Searcy
Ala
Perry
Roberton
D. J. Waimble
Houston
Frank Beaumont
T. D. Ern Houston
W. G. Gammon
Negro killed over a woman in Shreveport crime scene
Shreveport scene records a man killed after a dispute over a woman. Andrew Gibseh shot In. Bonster City by Henry Currie, with Currie wounded during the confrontation. A bystander describes the woman as the cause of the deadly exchange. News notes mention a local grand gathering and regional activity including smallpox updates and land deals nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Andrew Gibseh
Bonster City
Henry Currie
Cibeon
Currie
Woner Red River
Bern
Med River
Arkansas
Hoo Hoos
Tin City
Dillay
Te Louis
Houston
New Orleans
Searing
Kanaan City
Fillsbore and Gulf Railway Company
Pine Landa
de. Ridder Station
Long-fell Lumber Company
Beaumont Wedding Of Miss Annette Levy And Mr J J Nathan
Beaumont TX February 3 wedding of Miss Annette Levy and Mr J J Nathan took place at Harmony ball. Dr Levy officiated and delivered an impressive address. Bridal party wore white satin and fur, with Mlle Helle Nathan of Indianapolis among guests from Orange Corsicana Now Orange Houston and St Louis area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Annette Levy
J. J. Nathan
Harmony Ball
Levy
Ming Sophie Devy
Jake Gordon
Mrs. Levy
ME Greenberg
J. Nathan
Mrs. M. Greenberg
Mitees Dinisy
Wanna Nathan
Mlle Helle Nathan
Indianapolis
Poli de Esprit
My. J. Z. Nathan
Bemimoni
Theta
Mra. Levy
Corsicana
Now
Toank
Mra. Greenwill
Orange
Ro Sokoleki
Annie
Mins Hettle Westheimer
Houston
Mra W. Bluestelt
Mia
Morris Greenbere
Hoston
Greenhere
Jo J. Nathan
St. Junuls
Mr. Nathan
Alvin News Notes Recital Pleases Local Readers
Alvin Texas February 4 The recital by students of Sims elocution class at the college Friday evening was a highly interesting literary entertainment. Ty oS Teeter, drawing coastal interest, arrived from Oneida IL and will stay several nights in Alvin. Distinct visitors included Mintenigeg businessman Wo H Naet. Adamas, Albert Clay of New York, and Ko M. McDovita of Universion visited Alvin Saturday for brief calls. Moore Wi Lease plans in Alvin for the near future. Malcolm Graham, seen in town weeks, left for Houston. Moore, living six miles south of town, died suddenly Thursday around 1 o clock from a stroke of naratyale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Texas
Ce Sims
College
Ty Os. Teeter
Meidas
Oneida
Wo H Naet
Mintenigeg Wa
Moore
Naratyale
Wreck of JM Melanie Near Point Isabel Saddens Community
A large three masted schooner named JM Melanie wrecks off the Mexican coast near Point Isabel. The vessel formerly sailed lumber routes to Lake Charles, and Captain Anderson is reported lost. The incident deeply saddens the local lumber merchants and residents.
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Horpue
Accident Hurtles Menkin in Accidental Shot
Richmond Virginia February 4 1880s. Leonard Smith and Henry Menkin two colored men examined a plate when Smith accidentally discharged a pistol striking Menkin in the arm chest risking a potentially fatal wound. Physicians say Menkin’s chances of recovery are poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Teas
Leonard Smith
Henry Menkin
Smith
Menkin
Meridan Texas Elects Special Judge After Trial Strain
Meridian Texas February 4 The Bosque county district court in Bosque has sat three weeks and moved to the criminal docket. Virge J M Hall collapsed from strain and a special judge is chosen Hon William Poindexter of Cleburne elected Special Judge One murder case disposed of seven more on docket
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Texas
Diariot Court
Bosque County
Virge J. M. Hall
William Poindexter
Cleburne
Hearse Tale From Hearne Reflects Local Tragedy
A fractured report from Hearne Texas recounts a hearse procession and a death in a family, noting a person named Mrs Mere and a mourner at Calverthie home. The distorted text mentions a man Joho P and Meindden cottn affair with compressed figures.
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Hearne
Tesas
Joho P MM Leecernier
Groosbesch
Meindden Cottn Agenor
ON Mere
Tom Burp
Qatrard
Calverthie Mornine
Weatherford Girl Starred In Stirring Mall Pageant
Fragmentary OCR reports a Weatherford girl, Epoma Cannon, in a dramatic mall pageant. The piece mentions her father Hey and a crowd in Irvine, with reference to a large, perhaps contested event and a notable display by a teen in a theater-like setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherford
Texan
Hey
Irvine
Texas Untapped Resources Call for 1904 Exposition Exhibit
Professor H P Attwater urges Texas to showcase undeveloped resources from El Paso to Brownsville at St Louis 1904. He cites minerals forests waters and potential industries, argues for a statewide exhibit building with railroad displays, and warns against wasteful political spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Texas
Texae
Omanan
St. Lowin
Omaha
Wah
Texan
St Lois
Henin
Wiifeme
Staten
Bi. Louis
United States
Lone Star
Waa
Come Lpngth
Tubdie
Sean
Fragmentary note on assistance and cooperation in Texas
A partially garbled message discusses willingness to assist in a program or effort involving Texas. It references real estate matters, St. Louis, and a plea to stay engaged, with an offer to help and improve the work despite unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
St. Louis
Yan
Banking camp financials report shown in Thompsonville
A financial statement from a local banking concern in Thompsonville outlines assets and liabilities including cash figures and investment notes. The document lists owners or managers and references specific monetary amounts though some text is garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amacin and
Linh Thompsonville
Conn
Rdo
Spencer Banking Camp
Jatvory St
Forney Tradesman Sells Stock in Local Notice
Forney Texas February 1 reports stock liquidation as local sellers Miter M Lewis and Mr Nourherty liquidate their inventories. The Forney Tribune notes Charles Wren works as peace officer or similar role in local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forney Forney
Texas
Gi Y
Miter M. Lewis
Nourherty
Hess
Lewin Hee
Forney Tribune
Charles Wren
Democratic Committee Brief Held in McKinney Texas
Collin County committee met in McKinney with strong attendance to set plans for May 5 1900. The group endorsed support for nominees at the forthcoming state and local elections and commended HR Gough for future congressional prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collin County
McKinney
Texas
Fehuda
Mary
Lowing
Gough
Congress
Sixth District Republicans Hold Hillsboro Meeting
In Hillsboro Texas February Republican leaders announced the Sixth district will elect a new congressman on the 7th of the month. The gathering aimed to present a pleasant, orderly event for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republi
Hillsboro
Texas
Harry Beck
Hill County Legislative Candidates Named in Hillsboro
February 7 in Hillsboro Texas JM Fennell and Ro W M al nounced as candidates for F of this county subject to the democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill County Legislative
Hillsboro
Texas
JM. Fennell
Ro W. M
Comanche County Pop Holds Meeting in Texas
Comanche County residents met in Comanche Texas on February 2 to discuss plans ahead of the State convention. The agenda included Estey’s delegation and the convention’s aim to nominate candidates for county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Comanche
Texas
Estey
Del Rio Dots Resignations and Death Report
Del Rio Texas February report notes Rinek resigns as attorney to join a mercantile firm Peterson and Henre appointed in his stead. News reaches here of ranchman J B Gabble's death while en route from the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio
Texas
Rinek
Peterson & (O, Henre
J. B. Gabble
Texarkana Februarypox Reports Mixed Progress
In Texarkana Texas February pox disease shows some improvement with fourteen cases, seven charged and the remainder under quarantine. The outbreak appears confined largely to the Black community with no new infections reported among other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkans
Texarkana
Texas
Delegates Attend Grand Lodge Session in Texas
Delegates from Gonzales Texas including J L Mooney J C Clark E L Wyatt Archie White and others travel to Galveston for the Grand Lodge session. A shipment of sixty barrels of cabbage from Corpus Christi was sent by express to inland markets with a larger shipment planned for tomorrow.
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Grand Lodge
Gonzales
Texas
Torpus Christi
Judge Hood’s Death Shocks Weatherford Community
Hood Sr a prominent 50 year old figure in Texas politics, died last night in Aledo after moving to this county about forty five years ago. He had long stood high in state political circles and was a well known local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Hood
Weatherford
Texan
Hood, Sr
Aledo
Hood
Bona City Plans Texas Bus Plant With $160000 Capital
Bona City announces a Texas facility in Jody City to build buses with capital stock of 160000 dollars. Work has begun on machinery and capacity noted at 50 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bona City
Todd City
Texas
Jody City
Fire destroys barn at Dodd City Texas
A large barn in Dodd City Texas burned to ashes destroying about one hundred bushels of corn belonging to J F Rayburt. The fire caused about fifty dollars in loss. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd OF
Dodd City
Texas
J. F. Rayburt
Fire destroys Barn in Bare Harned near Forney Texas
Bare Harned Texas residents report a barn fire on February date that consumed the structure and caused significant loss. Local efforts and community fundraising are underway as observers note the blaze was likely accidental and under investigation.
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Bare
Champagne imports set record in 1808 customs reports
In 1808 customs data the Aw brand champagne from GHM reached 72,405 cases amid a surge of imports. The record indicates a peak in champagne shipments with strong domestic demand and high import volumes.
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GHM
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William Cameron
Texas Real Estate Aesocration
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Thyas
Tanva
Omar
Angleton Court
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Ret
Edwin Carter Dent
Tremont Ant Church
Harmony Hall
Harmon Hall
Red Man'w Hall
Woolum's Lake
N'Slovk
Wooller
Dake
Red Men's Hall
Marmony Hall
Comery-dramal
Galveston Dramatic Company
Harmogy Hall
Mmughiers of
Rebekah
Fubruirs F
Clonk
P. Ox
OL F
Uilding
Second Moor
Howin Carter Dmdaad
Tremont Hotel
Heaumont
Alvin News
H. P. Attwhiter
Taxas
Wwe
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Hudson
Henry Terrell
Washington
Philadelphia
Lfe
East
Japan
Gr Mae Téimain
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Huemilon
Sterling Remedy Company
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